CSD Launches Student Leadership Academy to Influence Safe, Welcoming Campuses
To strengthen feelings of safety and inclusiveness, especially at high school campuses, Canyons District has launched a Student Leadership Academy. This academy, made up of high school leaders in academics, the arts, athletic teams, and student government will receive regular training on how to be at the forefront of inspiring all students to be respectful, civil, kind, […]
A Total (sort of) Eclipse of the Heart
Everything to Know Ahead of the Annular Solar Eclipse Six years ago, the nation looked upward as the skies went dark in the middle of the day for an event now known as the “Great American Eclipse.” The moon completely covered the sun in the middle of the day, causing a total eclipse visible across […]
Recognizing 27 CSD’s 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
merit n, 1. a praiseworthy quality 2. character or conduct deserving reward, honor, or esteem The mission of Canyons District is to prepare all students for college, careers and meaningful life opportunities, and we strive to recognize those students who go above and beyond their everyday studies to better themselves and others. This year, 26 […]
Resilience in Morocco
Canyons Board of Education Member Andrew Edtl Shares His Insights Following Deadly Earthquake A member of the Canyons Board of Education who has toiled in several humanitarian civic assistance missions to the Kingdom of Morocco with the Utah Air National Guard says he “has no doubts they will rebuild” after the devastation caused by the […]
CSD Safety Video Nominated for Regional Emmy Award
Canyons School District has been nominated for a Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy in the instructional category for a video created as part of an awareness campaign on school safety. The CSDtv-produced video, “Run, Hide, Fight,” is one of several created to explain the different safety protocols Canyons has in place to prevent, respond to, and […]
CSD Hosts Parent Orientation for Dual Immersion Learners, Grades 6-12
What happens when Dual Language Immersion (DLI) students transition from fifth-grade to middle school or from eighth-grade to high school? Answers to these questions, and more, will be explained as part of CSD’s Annual Orientation for parents of secondary DLI learners. Families can access the virtual Orientation, along with other resources, on CSD’s online learning […]
Destigmatizing Mental Illness: CSD Offering More Mental Health Screening Nights
Mental health is having its moment. It seems, everywhere you look there are testimonials and statements about prioritizing our mental health and invitations to better ourselves. This wave of affirmation is helping to normalize conversations about mental health, creating a safe space for those who are struggling to seek out therapeutic resources and tools. So, […]
Recognizing the Signs: How to Talk to Your Children About Drugs and What to do in the Event of an Overdose
It’s a topic we’d all like to avoid but an important discussion to have. How do we talk to our children about drugs? When do we start those conversations, and what can we do in the event of an overdose? Prompted by Utah’s observance of National Overdose Awareness Day, the crew at Connect Canyons put […]
On Patriot Day — Sept. 11 — Canyons Embraces America’s Promise to ‘Never Forget’
“We have seen the decency of a loving and giving people who have made the grief of strangers their own.” – Former President George W. Bush “We have seen the decency of a loving and giving people who have made the grief of strangers their own.” – Former President George W. Bush Monday, Sept. 11, […]
A District of Winners: Canyons District Takes Home Top Marks in High School Rankings
The saying goes, “winning is a state of mind.” Here in the Canyons School District, our high schools are taking winning to a whole new level. Newly published rankings by U.S. News and World Report show Canyons high schools are coming out on top. CSD high schools claim five of the top dozen spots when […]
